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[–] Dutch_TFP 4 points 0 points (+4|-4) ago  (edited ago)

Bernie pays them above minimum wage so what's the problem? As far as I can see he gives people internships, those are not necessarily payed positions and then he pay's them more then the minimum wage.

I am European so I don't know but does he pay them out of his pocket? Because then it's even more admirable.

Edit: TexasComments informed me about Bernies possibilities to pay his interns so I changed my view to agree that he should pay them 15 dollars. So stop downvoating me, lol.

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[–] daskapitalist 2 points 4 points (+6|-2) ago 

If he were a capitalist no one would care. But he's socialist demanding the minimum wage be raised to $15/hr, so the hypocrisy is overwhelming.

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[–] Dutch_TFP 3 points 0 points (+3|-3) ago 

Overwhelming... yeah. I don't think so. He pays them right? It's optional as far I understand to pay interns anything. If it was a payed position and he would pay them below 15 dollars then it would be hypocritical.

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[–] TheJubJubBird 2 points 2 points (+4|-2) ago 

Bernie pays them above minimum wage so what's the problem?

Because it's below a wage that he says should be the absolute minimum because anything less is unconscionable.

It's not a matter of legality but of hypocrisy. If he thinks $15 is the absolute minimum anyone should ever get paid legally because anything less is so low that it's harmful to the worker and to society at large. What does it say about him that he pays less than that amount?

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[–] TexasComments [S] ago 

No.

Senator’s Official Personnel and Office Expense Account “the Senator’s Account”). This main account ranges from $3 million to $4.7 million and depends on state population, distance from Washington, DC, and the number of postal addresses in the state. This account is used for salaries and all other “official office expenses.” Economic Allocation Fund. Given in two three-year allotments for the purchase of IT and office equipment in all offices. Constituent Services Systems (CSS) funds. This funding is for CSS hardware, software purchases and maintenance. Home State Furniture and Furnishings. A lifetime allowance ranging from $52,000 to $73,000. Senator’s Allowance. A $5,000 allotment for personal office use. Other accounts allot things rather than money. Used for office rent, supplies, and related services. Senate offices may pay for “Officially related expenses” with excess campaign funds. Contact the Senate Ethics Committee for guidance. Senate budgets are prorated for partial years. Check with Senate Disbursing Office to confirm your budget allocations.

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[–] Dutch_TFP ago 

So they don't get money for interns? Then it's good to at least pay them something I guess. \

But wtf is this?

A lifetime allowance ranging from $52,000 to $73,000.

Do you get that for ever? Even if you just do 1 term??